2012 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · S31 GAB
2012 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 31,871 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S31 GAB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 31,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S31 GAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Cooper S (S31 GAB) between October 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
S31 GAB Mileage History
- 08/10/20155,253 mi
- 12/10/20167,133 mi+1,880 mi
- 03/10/20179,223 mi+2,090 mi
- 26/09/201811,249 mi+2,026 mi
- 30/09/201913,682 mi+2,433 mi
- 08/10/202015,750 mi+2,068 mi
- 08/10/202015,750 mi
- 28/09/202118,294 mi+2,544 mi
- 04/10/202220,759 mi+2,465 mi
- 12/10/202323,591 mi+2,832 mi
- 03/10/202426,504 mi+2,913 mi
- 04/10/202426,504 mi
- 07/10/202529,322 mi+2,818 mi
- 11/09/202631,871 mi+2,549 mi
Average of roughly 2,436 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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